The Art of Nicknaming Your Dog: Tales from the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster (with Video)
Click to Skip Ahead Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every month, we ask our Dogsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them: What Do You Call Your Dogs, Other Than Their Real Names? Here’s what they had to say: Amanda & Subi Some of my favorite things are the nicknames given to pets by their humans and usually tagged with a cutesy voice and a bit of backstory. Sometimes, they’re completely random. Regardless, it’s usually funny, adorable, and entirely fitting. Subi has several nicknames,...
Holistic Approaches to Joint Health in Young Dogs
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Can Dogs Eat Raw Chicken Bones? Our Vet Explains Nutrition Facts & Info
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead What’s more classic than the image of a dog with a bone? Given this idea, it would be understandable to assume that feeding bones to your dog is a perfectly safe and natural practice. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, giving your dog a bone can be downright dangerous. So, what about chicken bones? Chicken is a bit tricky when it comes to feeding it to our dogs because cooked...
Bond with your cat using Tui na – a 10-minute session
Tui Na, also known as acupressure-massage, is an effective way to connect to your feline friend. Learn how to bond with your cat using Tui na. Cats delight and mystify us. Their furry bodies and wily ways are so appealing, and their expressive meows beckon us to satisfy their needs. As cat guardians, we want to connect with our feline friends. An acupressure-massage technique called Tui na is an effective way to do it. Find out how to bond with your cat using Tui na in a simple ten-minute session. Understanding feline nature ...
10 Best Wipes for Dog Paws in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks
Taking your dog for a walk can be a pleasurable moment in your day unless the weather isn’t nice. Part of walking in bad weather includes the mess your dog brings home on their paws. Dog wipes are ideal instead of using towels and don’t add to your laundry. However, you might not have the time to shop for wipes that will work best for you and your dog, so we researched and developed reviews for the best dog wipes for your pup’s paws. The buyer’s guide includes tips for picking the best wipes, so read on! Click to Skip...
How to Clean Dog Paws: 8 Vet-Approved Steps (With Infographic)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Part of taking care of a dog means going Image By for regular walks. Going for regular walks means coming home with a dog that likely has mucky feet, which means they need regular cleaning. In some cases, cleaning your dog’s paws is essential for your dog’s health—not only to remove potential hazards like salt or foreign bodies but also to check for any issues with their pads....
How to Keep Dogs From Tracking in Dirt Through the House: 8 Simple Tips
Click to Skip Ahead Your dog probably loves to run around in the rain, dirt, and mud. It’s an absolute blast for them and an absolute mess for us. While we don’t mind our pups getting messy occasionally, we would like to keep the mess outside instead of cleaning our home from top to bottom every time they step indoors. We understand the frustration it causes, and it is why we took the time to highlight some tried and true methods to keep your dog from tracking dirt throughout your home, no matter how messy they get while...
One Year Free From Cruelty: Beagle Freedom Project Celebrates Anniversary of Closing Animal Testing Laboratory
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » When most of us picture a Beagle, we think of a floppy-eared, waggy-tailed, sniffing machine, merrily exploring their world, nose first. Sadly, their compact size and docile temperament have made these sweet-natured dogs a popular subject for animal experimentation, a process that is still used by many major pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies around the world. Thanks to the tireless work of the dedicated team at...
Nurturing Your Dog’s Gut Health: Tips for Lifelong Wellness
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Intake to Impact: Creating Efficient Pathways to Placement
[embedded content] Across the country, animal shelters continue to face many challenges in turning animal intake into successful placements. With a united goal being to save lives and support both people and pets in need, Spencer Conovor, Assistant Director of HASS pilot shelter Pasco County Animal Services, speaks in this webinar about how to develop a productive pathway to increasing placements and improving intake. Source: Human Animal Support...
